The City of Holton operates Prairie Lake as a public water supply and as a recreation area. The lake was constructed in the late 1940's and is approximately 43 surface acres while the park is about 80 acres. Prairie Lake offers opportunities for camping, fishing, picnicking and other recreational activities.

General Park Rules

Camp fires are only allowed in designated fire rings. Please do not leave fires unattended.

Ice skating are not allowed.

Swimming allowed only in designated area

Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the dam or rip rap areas.

No alcoholic beverages are allowed on lake property.

Firearms are not allowed in the park area.

Fireworks of any type are not to be shot, fired, or discharged in the park by individuals.

No hunting allowed on park property.

It is unlawful to damage any park property.

No littering, please.

Picnic areas are to be left in a neat and sanitary condition, picking up any trash or refuse.

No signs are to be posted in the park without authorization.

The City of Holton is not responsible for unoccupied campers.

Fishing Rules

State fishing rules and regulations are to be observed at City Lakes.

All largemouth bass caught that are under 18 inches shall be released.

All channel catfish caught that are under 15 inches shall be released.

A creel limit of 2 largemouth bass and 5 channel catfish per person per day may be taken from Prairie Lake.